Winecork brittlegill
A species of Russulas Scientific name : Russula adusta Genus : Russulas
Winecork brittlegill, A species of Russulas
Scientific name: Russula adusta
Genus: Russulas
Photo By Игорь Лебединский , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
Winecork brittlegill is a widespread mushroom species that typically makes its home on acidic soils in coniferous forests. It gets the name winecork from its smell, which is similar to that of empty wine barrels or bottle corks. The specific Latin name adusta translates as burn or toast and refers to the color of the stem.
Colors
Brown
Black
Red
Gray
White
Habitat
Conifers
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General Info
Habitat
Conifers
Growth Form
Parasitic
Sporocarp Height
3-11 cm
Cap Diameter
5-20 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Odor of empty wine barrels; taste mild
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Rare, occasional
How to identify it?
Photo By Игорь Лебединский , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Russulales Family
Russulaceae Genus
Russulas Species
Winecork brittlegill